Heartless - Stengl, Anne Elisabeth

Heartless is book one in the Tales of Goldstone Wood series. It's a completely stand-alone book though. There are no cliff hangers to leave you wanting. And the book is free. It's a great fantasy read.

Princess Una of Parumvir just turned 18. Una wonders where all the suitors are who should be asking for her hand in marriage. She wants romance and flowers and moonlight serenades. She finds that giving her heart is more than she bargained for. Her life and her father's kingdom may be part of the bargain. What would a dragon want with her heart? A marvelous story. Very highly recommended.

Draykon - English, Charlotte E.

Draykon is the first book in the Draykon series and it's free. Fantasy at it's best.

Llandry Sanfaer is a shy Glinnish girl. The Glinnish have wings and their realm is in perpetual daylight. Llandry makes jewelry, and when she discovers a cave with some beautiful gems, she uses them in her work. But what are those gems really, and what is their power?

Lady Evastany Glostrum is from Glour. The realm of Glour is perpetually dark and the inhabitants are not winged. Eva is the High Summoner. When her best friend is murdered for the jewelry she purchased from Llandry, Eva is compelled to help the investigation using her powers.

This is one series I will pursue, even if I have to pay for the rest of the books. Very highly recommended.

80AD - The Hammer of Thor - Flinthart, Aiki

80AD - The Hammer of Thor is book two in the 80AD series. It's free.

Phoenix and Jade continue their adventures in the 80AD computer game. The object of this level in the game is to obtain the hammer of Thor. How many times they die and what monsters they have to defeat is the question. Again, a good fantasy adventure. Highly recommended.

80AD - The Jewel of Asgard - Flinthart, Aiki

80AD - The Jewel of Asgard is the first of five books in the 80AD series. All five books are free. This series is based on the five levels of a fictional computer game called 80AD.

Phoenix is 13. He's trying to adjust to a new step-father and having a hard time. One way he escapes is through computer games. His Mom just got him the new game 80AD and he can't wait to play it.

Jade is 13. She's the seventh of seven sisters and feels like an outcast. When she gets stranded at home alone, she's excited that her Dad gave her permission to play a new computer game called 80AD.

Phoenix and Jade are linked in ways they don't even understand, but when they encounter each other in the game 80AD they find themselves transported to the real first century Britain. In this real life adventure they're fighting for their lives against monsters, magic, and the Roman empire. If they don't win the game, their lives and the world they grew up in will be lost forever. This book is a good fantasy adventure with some interesting characters. The best part is the whole series is free. Highly recommended.

First Contact - Hicks, Michael R.

First Contact is hard core alien battle fleet science fiction. This book is the first in The Last War series. It's book five in the larger In Her Name series, but the author recommends reading 4-6 first and then 1-3. Star Wars it reminds me of, and in more ways than one. This book is free for the kindle and an astounding bargain.

Midshipman Ichiro Sato is the youngest member of the crew, and is only on the survey ship Aurora as part of his Terran Naval Academy advanced training. Little does he know he's about to become one of the most famous humans in history. When the Aurora comes out of hyperspace she's jumped into a system with not one, but two planets that are in the habitable zone. The problem is they're both already inhabited, and the inhabitants are nothing the human race has ever imagined. I haven't enjoyed a hard science fiction this much in years. Very highly recommended.

Read Free!

I've read over 90 books so far this year, but I've only paid for about a handful. The rest were free. There were some stinkers in there, but most were great books, and did I mention they were free?

You don't have to have a dedicated ereader to read free books. You can read books for the kindle or nook on your PC, your laptop, your phone, or your tablet. The apps to read these books are free too. You may have to open an account with the ebook store, but if the books you want are free you don't have to pay anything.

There are other sources for free books. A lot of public libraries can lend ebooks now, and you don't have to drive to the library to borrow them. Check with your local library to see if they have ebooks available.

Project Gutenberg has over 40,000 free ebooks. The Open Library boasts over 1 million free ebooks. ManyBooks.net has more than 29,000 titles available for free. Google gets into the game with Google Play Books. Google has lots of free books, but some are just samples so look before you download.

I wrote a post about this back in January, but I just wanted to remind people that reading is so much easier these days, and free. I can start a book on my tablet or one of my PCs, switch to my kindle or nook, and continue to read on my phone if I want to endure the small screen.

I know there are purists who still want their books made of trees, but I prefer the electronic kind. The paper kind are are only free from the library, and I live 20 miles from the library. Did I mention I like free?

The New Deputy in Town - Daniels, B.J.

The New Deputy in Town is a murder mystery romance. This book is free for the kindle.

Laney Cavanaugh and her sister Laci come back to Whitehorse Montana every year to visit their grandparents. This year their cousin Maddie is engaged to be married, but Laney senses some problems. Nick Rogers is the new deputy sheriff in town. When people start to get beaten up on Saturday nights, and someone is murdered at Maddie's engagement party, Nick and Laney square off. It turns out Nick has an even bigger problem than the troubles in Whitehorse, and it could catch up with both he and Laney. This book has lots of twists and turns, and plenty of characters. It's good solid entertainment. Recommended.

Stewards of the Flame - Engdahl, Sylvia

Stewards of the Flame is science fiction and it's free. This would be a great book if the author didn't suffer from logorrhea. This is a fairly long book. I suspect the Reader's Digest condensed version would be the length of a short story. The book contains too much useless dialog and introspection, and is preachy to extremes on the perils of modern medicine. Lack of a good editor is one of the dangers of self-publishing.

Jesse Sanders was the captain of the star ship Eureka. Then Jesse had the misfortune to get drunk on the colony planet Undine. The government of Undine was the planet's medical establishment. Alcoholism was a disease and the Meds couldn't let it go untreated. Jesse was arrested and missed his ship's departure window. Now he's been stranded on Undine, but a group called the Stewards of the Flame recruit him in a bid to defeat the control of the Meds. The potential exists for this to be a great book. It's not achieved. I read the whole thing to see how it developed, and even the ending left a lot to be desired. Not recommended.

The Island Parts 2-5 - Stark, Michael

The Island Parts 2-5 make up the rest of The Island. Parts 1-3 are free and parts 4 and 5 are 99 cents. I read through the last four books like I was starving for words. Now I just have to wait for the next collection of books in the series.

William Hill has made it to the island. He and the other people there are stranded now, because the country has imposed martial law to try and stop the spread of the fever. The problem is, martial law does nothing to stop the spread of the strange creatures that accompany the fever. They're monsters from legend who feed on people's bodies and minds. William has a special connection to these monsters that he'll eventually understand. That is if he can believe the word of a talking nightmare. Plenty of action and plenty of scary. An amazing book. Very highly recommended.

The Island - Stark, Michael

The Island promises to be an amazing post-apocalypse story. This is the first of five books in the Fallen Earth series. The first three are free. The last two are 99 cents. I'm reading book two now.

The Fever is spreading fast. As it spreads to every continent and gains momentum William Hill decides he wants to die somewhere of his choosing. He heads to the island, the island his father took him to years ago. He's got a boat and provisions. What he doesn't realize is he's going to have company. This is a beautiful book. It has great characters and just enough scary to give it an edge. Highly recommended.

Dark Halo - Kokoski, Christopher

Dark Halo is free to Amazon Prime members and $2.99 for others. This is a book I can't get excited about. I had to finish to find out how it ended, but it was a book with more words than substance. A good editor who wasn't afraid to cut the crap would have been helpful.

Landon Paddock threw away his wife and child after his parents were killed in an auto accident. He's the central figure in this book and not likable. He ends up fighting for his daughter and wife, and the rest of the town's people, when the town is invaded by demons. The religious aspects are secondary to the story. If the story line had been done by King or Koontz this could have been a winner. Not recommended.

The Promise - Sorensen, Jessica

The Promise is book four in the Fallen Star series. It's still 99 cents. This is the last book. No cliff hanger!

Gemma changed the future, but chaos was the result. Witches, vampires, foreseers, and fey are all being given the mark of Malefiscus, and running wild. Gemma and her friends have to solve this while still trying to find that one loop hole that will allow Gemma and Alex to survive stopping the end of the world. Ignore some editing errors that are cropping up. Highly recommended.

The Vision - Sorensen, Jessica

The Vision is book three in the Fallen Star series. It's only 99 cents. You can't stop this series once you start.

Gemma is discovering new powers and new problems. Loop holes could be her salvation, but can she find the right ones. I'm doing my best to avoid spoilers. Book three is highly recommended too.

The Underworld - Sorensen, Jessica

The Underworld is book two in the Fallen Star series. It's only 99 cents. I'm reading these in order. Book two is another cliff hanger. If you're old enough to remember the TV show Lost in Space (1965-1968), you'll know what I mean by cliff hanger.

Gemma needs to rescue her mother from the underworld. She's getting better with her foreseer abilities, so she should be able to get into the underworld, but will she be able to get out? Another page turner. Highly recommended.

The Fallen Star - Sorensen, Jessica

The Fallen Star is the first book in the Fallen Star series. It's still free for the kindle. The other books in the series are only 99 cents. Just a warning, there is a major cliff hanger at the end of this book. You will want to read the second one if you enjoyed the first. I did.

Gemma Lucas is a high school student in the little town of Afton Wyoming. What makes Gemma unique is that until recently she had no feelings at all. She described herself as an emotionless zombie. Then her emotions started to wake up. Gemma is in for some big surprises. She's about to discover that her emotions weren't the only things waiting to wake up. There is lots of action in this book and more than a fair share of teenage angst. The ending is abrupt and leaves the reader aching to find out what happens next. Young adult, but a good read overall. Highly recommended.

Right Ascension - Derrico, David

Right Ascension is hard science fiction. Space ships and aliens abound. This book is still free so get it while you can.

The year is 3040. Humans are dominant in the galaxy and expect to stay that way. Admiral Daniel Atgard commands the Apocalypse, a new breed of ship with some interesting state-of-the-art gadgets. When humans are attacked by an unknown alien species it's up to Atgard to save his ship, his crew, and the entire human race. This story was hard to put down. Highly recommended.

Deadly Offerings - Grace, Alexa

Deadly Offerings is a murder mystery that's still free for the Kindle. Not the best book I've read, but for free it's not bad. In some ways it's more of a bodice ripper than a murder mystery, but you can skip over those parts when you're my age :)

Anne Mason is going through a messy divorce. She sells her share in a software company and her house to get out of her marriage. Michael Brandt is her husband's attorney. He regretted taking the case before he even saw Anne. Once he did the sparks started to fly. Anne is kidnapped and Michael is there when she escapes. The trouble is her kidnapper keeps coming, and he's leaving Anne some presents that she doesn't want. Except for all the sex scenes the book is pretty good, but the ending is not very satisfying. Recommended with those caveats.

A Hidden Fire - Hunter, Elizabeth

A Hidden Fire is the first book in the Elemental Mysteries series. This book is still free. Grab it at that price while you can. This book reminds me of Anne Rice in a way. It introduces an interesting new twist on vampires.

Dr. Giovanni Vecchio is a book dealer specializing in very old books. He has a cat named Doyle and a butler named Caspar. He's also a vampire. Beatrice De Novo is a senior who works in the Special Collections reading room at the Houston University library. Beatrice and Giovanni become friends when their paths cross in the reading room. Little do they know the twists of fate that will draw them together and change both of their lives. This is an amazing story. I couldn't put it down. Very highly recommended.

Teleport This - Daniels, Christopher M.

Teleport This is fun science fiction. This book is still free for the kindle. Think of a cross between Stainless Steel Rat and Hitchhiker's Guide, only the earth isn't destroyed.

Simon Jensen and Gilbert Wilson are theoretical physicists. They stumble onto a secret of the universe — energy signals going faster than light connecting to points all over our galaxy and to others. Once Simon decoded the signals, he and Gilbert discovered that the ICC (Initial Contact Center) had provided them with the instructions for a teleportation portal. Being the curious sort, as most scientists are, they built it. The rest is a wild ride through the universe. Very highly recommended.

Murder on The Mind - Bartlett, L.L.

Murder on The Mind is a murder mystery with a twist. This book is still free in Kindle format from Amazon.

Jeff Resnick is an out-of-work insurance investigator. He's just getting ready to start a new job when he's mugged and suffers some serious brain damage. His half-brother Dr. Richard Alpert comes to the rescue, even though Jeff and Richard have little in common and not much history. Richard brings Jeff back to Buffalo to live and the brothers get embroiled in a local murder. The twist is that Jeff's brain damage seems to have made him psychic. I liked this novel. The author does a good job of keeping the reader guessing. Highly recommended.

Peace Warrior - Hawk, Steven L.

Peace Warrior is the first novel in the Peace Warrior trilogy. This book is still free. Download it while you can. It's nice to read some science fiction for a change. That's about all I read in the 70's. This novel will stand on it's own, but I already put the other books in the series on my wish list.

Grant Justice is a sergeant first class when he's killed in the middle of the 21st century. When he's revived 600 years later he's expected to save the world from an alien invasion. That's because while he was dead the human race forgot how to fight. Now Grant is supposed to remind them. There's plenty of action, a little romance, and the Minith are an alien race you love to hate. Very highly recommended.

A Cutthroat Business - Bennett, Jenna

A Cutthroat Business is a Savannah Martin mystery. This book is still free and well worth reading. It's a nice murder mystery with some memorable characters. I really enjoyed it. Turns out real estate is a cut throat business.

Savannah Martin is a southern belle who's trying to break into real estate. Rafe Collier is a southern bad boy who's interested in a house. Savannah takes a call from Rafe, when the realtor who was supposed to show him a house doesn't show up. Anxious for her first sale, Savannah agrees to show the house. When Savannah gets there she and Rafe find the original realtor's body in the house with her throat cut. There are plenty of twists and turns in this book, and it has enough sexual tension for two or three novels. There's nothing that teens couldn't read though. It's very well done. Highly recommended.

Mew is for Murder - Simon, Clea

Mew is for Murder is a Theda Krakow Mystery. It's still free. If you like cats, murder mysteries, or both get it now.

Theda Krakow is a free lance writer trying to focus on the music scene in Boston, but she'll write about anything that pays the bills. She's just starting out, after quitting a staff writing job, and has hit a rough patch. Her boyfriend moved away and her cat had to be put to sleep. When she runs across what she suspects may be a cat hoarder, her writer's instincts kick in. What she doesn't realize is she's about to be embroiled in a murder mystery with cats galore. Cats, music, and murder. Highly recommended.

Last Romanov - Mossanen, Dora Levy

Last Romanov is a historical novel. It's fiction, but a fascinating look at how Russia started down the road to socialism. It was free when I downloaded it. It's $7.39 now for the Kindle and Nook.

Darya Borodino was orphaned as a young girl. She's taken in by the Romanov family and becomes the central figure in this book. This novel is slow at times, but you have to keep reading. Even though history is fixed in our universe, you have to follow this narrative to the end. Love, magic, betrayal, and death in large doses. Highly recommended.

The Old Buzzard Had It Coming - Casey, Donis

The Old Buzzard Had It Coming is a book that takes place in 1912. It's a murder mystery that keeps you guessing right to the end. It's still free and book you don't want to miss.

Alafair Tucker is an Oklahoma farm wife with nine kids and a loving husband. Her neighbor isn't so lucky. When the neighbor's husband is found in a melting snow drift Alafair is there to help. When Alafair finds out her daughter Phoebe and the neighbor's son John Lee are sweet on each other, and John Lee is the suspected murderer, it gets real complicated. Alafair is bound and determined to find the real killer. This is a great story. Great for kids and adults. Very highly recommended.

P.S. There are some recipes at the end of the book that you can gain weight just reading :)

Final Vector - Leverone , Allan

Final Vector is a murder mystery with a terrorist twist. It was free when I downloaded it. The book is now $2.99 for the kindle.

Nick Jensen is an air traffic controller managing flights into Boston's Logan airport. Terrorists are plotting to shoot down the president's plane and Nick will make sacrifices he never imagined to try and stop them. I could not put this one down. Very highly recommended.

Dead Politician Society - Spano, Robin

Dead Politician Society is a Clare Vengel novel. I thought the title was particularly appropriate, given almost everyone is tired of politicians right now. This book was a Free Friday nook book. It's now $8.10. I can lend it to someone if they let me know. You don't need a nook. Just the nook app on your device.

Clare Vengel is a rookie cop. When they need an undercover officer to play a college student Clare is tagged. She's hoping this assignment will get her out of uniform, but she's going to have to catch the murderer to prove her worth. How many bodies will pile up before she can find the killer? Highly recommended.

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble - Mallory, H.P.

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble is the story of a reluctant witch. This book is the first in the Jolie Wilkins series. It was free when I downloaded it and it's still free. It's a bargain.

Jolie Wilkins runs a little shop where she sells candles and crystals, and does tarot readings. When a ghost drops in on Jolie, it's a sign her life is going to change in a big way. Jolie has talents she didn't know existed. She's about to become the pivotal figure in a supernatural war. I really enjoyed this book. Suspense and humor in equal measures. Highly recommended.

The Apostle: The Life of Paul - Pollock, John

The Apostle: The Life of Paul is a biography. A lot of research went into this book. It's interesting to see Paul from a more human perspective. This book was free when I downloaded it. It's $2.51 as I'm typing this.

I liked the parts of this book that dealt with Paul's life and travels. There are maps in the book, but the kindle doesn't lend itself to maps. I recommend using the maps from the LDS website. They're very clear, and were a real help visualizing the routes taken on Paul's journeys and the general area in which he lived.

I thought there were more quotes than needed in the book. There were times that the quotes overshadowed the events taking place. Other than that I really enjoyed the book and I highly recommend it.

Red-Headed Stepchild - Wells, Jaye

Red-Headed Stepchild was 99 cents when I downloaded it, and it still is. That's a great deal. If you like this genre, this is a good book. It's the first in a series. A good start.

Sabina Kane is an assassin. She's a half vampire/half mage, who's parents died while she was a baby. Sabina has to deal with her vampire grandmother's iron rule and the stigma that comes of being a half-breed. Trouble is brewing and Sabina is going to be right in the middle of it. Will it be a full out war and will she survive? Plenty of action and a good dose of humor. Highly recommended.

The Speed of Winter - Allen, B. Morris

The Speed of Winter is part of the Four Seasons series. This book was free when I downloaded it and still is. It's shorter than a novel but not quite a short story. This book is hard science fiction, but some sections are not suitable for kids.

Elyse is born in space to a pair of lonely crew members who have been left alone to tend their arkship. The rest of the crew are stored in cold sleep. Elyse is resented by some and cherished by others. The state of their target planet and Elyse's interactions with her older shipmates make a very compelling story. I think the book seemed so short because it was over too soon. Highly recommended.

Surviving the Fog - Morris, Stan

Surviving the Fog was free when I downloaded it and it still is. This novel would be a bargain even if they charged. This is a young adult book, but it's a very compelling read, even for old people like me.

What if the whole world disappeared into a fog while you were at summer camp? Mike is the first to realize the seriousness of the situation. The other campers are slower to understand, but soon all of the young people at AAP camp are fighting for survival in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Beating mother nature is going to be tough for these kids, but other people trapped by the fog might be the most dangerous obstacles to their survival. Highly recommended.

The Hounding - De Helen, Sandra

The Hounding was free when I downloaded it. It's $2.99 now. Not exactly Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but the author tries to be.

Shirley Combs is a financial planner and a private detective. She considers herself a modern day Sherlock Holmes. Dr. Mary Watson is Shirley's sidekick and partner in detecting. They're hot on the trail of a murderer who's weapon of choice is dogs. I enjoyed this book, but the writing style was annoying at times. I recommend the book if you like female sleuths, but it's not my cup of tea.

The War of the Worlds - Wells, H. G.

The War of the Worlds was published in 1898. There have been multiple movies and TV series based on this book, but none that stay true to the original novel. If you like science fiction this is a book you should read. It's free.

It's interesting to note that when this book was published, the British were so egotistical that London and its immediate area were the sole target of an invasion from another world. Not the whole planet, but just what the author cited as "the greatest city in the world."

The protagonist of this story is an educated man and a writer in speculative philosophy. His first person account starts with him observing the launch of the Martian attack from an observatory, although at the time no one knows what it is they're seeing. When the Martians land, the narrator's his house is within walking distance. From beginning to end the story holds your attention, although the language take some getting used to. It's interesting to read some of the earliest, and most famous, science fiction written. Highly recommended.

Entitled - Deford, Frank

Entitled is one of the best novels I've read this year, and I've already read a few. If you like a good story, and enjoy baseball, this book is a must read. It was free when I downloaded it, but it's $1.99 now for the Kindle.

Howie Traveler barely made it to the big league as a player. He was one of the almost good enoughs. But as a manager he's got his chance. His second year is not going well, and then he spots his star player in a compromising position.

Jay Alcazar is a true natural. He's the big star on Howie's team. He's been so good so long that he feels entitled. The questions is, entitled to what? Maybe he's gone too far this time.

The back stories that give the reader insight into Howie and Jay are what's fascinating about this book. Not too many books can make you laugh out loud and then cry for joy, but this one does. Very highly recommended.

Sharky's Machine - Diehl, William

Sharky's Machine was free to Amazon prime members when I downloaded it. It's $4.99 for everyone else. Diehl is an author I'll be exploring more. How did I miss this one when it was first published in 1978?

This book starts during World War II and finishes in the 70's. Some plans take a long time to unfold. Sharky and his fellow Atlanta vice cops are going to do their best to keep a plan that was hatched decades ago from completing. Staying alive is keeping Sharky busy. Now I'm going to find the movie from 1981, starring Burt Reynolds, that was based on this story. It won't be as good as the book, but it should be fun. Very highly recommended.

Lie Like a Woman - Jones, April Campbell

Lie Like a Woman is a Bree and Richard Matthews Mystery. This book was free when I downloaded it. It's $3.99 now on Amazon.

Richard Matthews is a P.I. living and working in San Diego. His wife Bree is a novelist who writes detective mysteries. Together they make a great team. The story starts with Richard taking on what seems to be a simple cheating spouse case. Of course the client and the spouse are both men, and the case turns out to be anything but simple. Suicide, kidnapping, arson, murder, and in-laws coming to visit all combine to make Richard and Bree's lives very interesting. The real problem is keeping themselves alive. Very highly recommended.

Alien Wind from the Stars - Molfetas, Dimitrios

Alien Wind from the Stars was free when I downloaded it. It's $2.99 now. I can't believe I read the whole thing. I almost gave up a few times, but just had to see how it ended. I wasted my time.

There is one type of book I really can't stand. That's a book where the characters spend more time thinking to themselves than interacting with other characters or their environment. Introspection has its place, but it should be a small one.

It took a long time to figure out why this book would be considered science fiction. Then the flying saucer showed up and the science fiction part became obvious. Yes, a flying saucer. The story continued to drag along like a grade school dance recital — some brief moments of interesting and long periods of why-am-I-here. The book was so slow I even got caught up in counting the misspelled or completely wrong words. Don't waste your time. Not recommended.

The Treasure of the Incas - Henty, G. A.

The Treasure of the Incas was first published in 1903. It takes a while to get used to the older version of English, but this is the kind of book I wish we'd had to read in literature instead of Scarlet Letter and David Copperfield. There are sea adventures, wild indians, jaguars and pumas, and all kinds of adventures. Of course this book is free.

Harry and Bertie Prendergast are brothers. Harry must become rich before his girl friend's father will agree to let the pair marry. Harry and Bertie set off for South America to find the treasure of the Incas. The adventures never stop. The dialog seems stiff, but that's the way they talked back them. This book is not for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Highly recommended.

Raven Strike - DeFelice, Jim and Brown, Dale

Raven Strike is part of the Dreamland series. This book was free when I downloaded it and it still is. Get it while you can. It's a great story. You don't have to read the rest of the series to enjoy this book.

The CIA lost a project. The problem is it's a project that isn't supposed to exist. The ramifications of this loss reach all the way from the Sudan to Washington D.C., and in ways the people scrambling to recover the project can't even imagine. Dale Brown at his best. If you love a good military action thriller this is a must read. Very highly recommended.

'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy - Langtry, Leslie

'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy was free when I downloaded it, and it still is as of today. I love this book. Try to imagine a murder mystery where the murderers are the good guys. This novel is part of the Greatest Hits mystery series.

Virginia (Gin) Bombay is a widow and a single mother with a daughter in kindergarten. She's also a professional hit woman who's very good at her job. She's very close to her immediate family, who are also assassins. What she lacks is a love life. Being a single Mom is obstacle enough, but try explaining your job to prospective suitors. Then the family business goes into crisis mode and Gin is expected to solve it. How much will she give up for family? It could be her life. A fantastic book. A laugh a minute and enough suspense for any murder mystery. Very highly recommended.

Hellfire - Goodhouse, Karla K

Hellfire was free when I downloaded it. It's currently $2.99. If you like military novels give this one a try.

Martina Redrick is an astronaut and an Air Force fighter pilot. Rachel Ansetti is an astronaut and a Navy fighter pilot. They never imagined they would be attacked in space while on a shuttle mission, and later team up to fly the nation's most top secret planes on a mission to save the country. This book has lots of great action. It screams to be a movie. Martina and Rachel make John McClane from Diehard look like a cub scout. My only complaint is the fight scenes are written like the author was scripting a screen play. There is such a thing as too much detail. Highly recommended.

Watched - Hogan, Cindy M

Watched is book one in the Watched Series. When I downloaded it the book was free. This is a teen level story, but with some serious violence. It may not be for all teens.

Christy is almost 16 and won a scholarship that has her on a trip to Washington D.C. She's trying to change her image while on this trip and doing a good job until she and her group of new friends see something that they shouldn't have. Something that has them all in danger, and being watched by good guys and bad guys. If the bad guys have their way Christy won't be going home from this trip. Recommended.

A fair warning. This book will be great for some. There is just way too much teenage angst for me. If Christy had been less introspective the book would have flowed better, and I wouldn't have been skimming paragraphs at a time to get back to the real story.

Midnight Sun - Fredrick, MJ

Midnight Sun was free when I downloaded it. It's $2.99 now. This book is a mix of high seas piracy and romance. It's not for children.

Brylie Winston is a chef. Because of one mistake she's now the chef on an Antarctic cruise ship, the Ice Queen, instead of a fancy restaurant in New York. Marcus Devlin is an olympic snow boarder and general bad boy. He also happens to belong to the Devlin family who owns the cruise line Brylie works for. The chemistry between these two characters is really heating up when pirates take over the Ice Queen. Brylie and Marcus are now fighting for their lives, and the lives of the passengers and crew. Highly recommended.

Prince of Wolves - Loftis, Quinn

Prince of Wolves is the first book in the Grey Wolves series. It's free for the kindle. You could almost overdose on teen estrogen reading this one, but it was a fun book.

Jacque Pierce is 17 and ready to start her senior year of high school in two weeks. When a foreign exchange student moves in across the street Jacque is expected to scope him out for her girl friends. Fane Lupei is a 17 year old foreign exchange student from Romania. He's also a werewolf, and according to Jacque's girl friends a major hottie. What neither Jacque or Fane realize is that they're destined to be bonded mates for life. That is if the local werewolves don't change their destiny. A great teen read. Granddaughters are you listening? Highly recommended.

The Mind Readers - Brighton, Lori

The Mind Readers is the first in a series. This book is free. Would being able to read minds be a gift or a curse?

Cameron Winters thinks she's a freak. That's because she can read minds. Everyone but her Grandmother's mind that is. Her Grandmother can also read minds and shield her own. Cameron has to avoid any situation that could give away her secret, but when she reads the mind of a killer she has to act. This leads to discovering that she's not a freak. There are others out there like her. But are they friends or enemies? She's determined to find out. Highly recommended.

UnEnchanted - Hahn, Chanda

UnEnchanted is the first book in the Unfortunate Fairy Tale series. This book is free. It was a nice twist on the supernatural.

Mina Grime is a teenager who always seems to be unlucky. She's struggling to fit in and having a tough time of it. Then Mina saves a boys life and things turn around. But did she save his life? Mina discovers her last name is really Grimm, not Grime, and that she has a curse to deal with or die trying. For a younger audience. My granddaughters will probably like this one. Highly recommended.

A Touch of Ice - Charles, L. J.

A Touch of Ice is the first book in the Everly Gray Adventure series. When I downloaded the book it was free. It's now $3.99 for the Kindle. The second in the series isn't available for the Kindle yet. I just might buy it if it ever is. The first book was hard to put down.

Everly Gray is a Life Coach. It lets her use her unique talent without having people think she's a freak. Everly has ESP fingers. When she touches people or things she can see their past, and sometimes their future. Everly avoids people for the most part, but Mitchel Hunt is a photographer Everly runs into on the beach. When she touches Mitch she sees murder. Everly is now in for more adventure than she ever dreamed of. The problem is she may not live through it. Very highly recommended.

Horses Of The Sun - Owens, Leanne

Horses Of The Sun is the first novel in the Outback Riders series. A great book for teens and younger kids. It takes place in the outback of Australia. This book is free for Amazon prime members and $2.99 for everyone else.

Amy King has been banished to the outback. Her Mom and step-dad are going to be on an archeological dig for a year. Amy's been sent to stay with her only family, her aunt and uncle and three cousins at Sunhaven Downs, a cattle station in the outback of Australia. The outback can be quite an adventure. Amy is determined not to enjoy it, and she spreads her misery to her cousins at every opportunity. The big obstacle is horses. Amy claims to hate them. How long can she sustain that claim? Plenty of adventure and some great surprises. Be aware there is some tragedy, so younger kids may want to talk about parts of the book after they read it. Very highly recommended.

Open Season - Mayor, Archer

Open Season is a Joe Gunther Mystery, and a good mystery it is. It's free for the Amazon kindle, a real bargain.

Joe Gunther is a lieutenant in the Brattleboro Vermont police department. Joe's big problem is that people are getting killed in a town where murder used to be a rare event. A mysterious ski masked man seems to be behind all the mayhem, but what's his motive? Joe's job is to find out, and stay alive while doing it. Very highly recommended.